Miller Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Montana, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 320 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Miller Dam
The primary purpose of Miller Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roderick Hubbard (private). It impounds the East Fisher Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | East Fisher Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.92780, -115.28290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Roderick Hubbard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03961 |
| Federal ID | MT03961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |